Need Some Tips

[-Brad v1-]

I've recently re-installed Adobe Photoshop CS2 and have forgotten a lot of things, but what I really need help with is some tips on how to create a good BG.

I can do ok with text and I've got blending down...it's just I need to know what steps I should take to make a decent background...I've used good brushes...blurred things, and just totally messed around for hours, and have come up with stupid, pitiful blobs of yuck.

Please don't send me a link either...I know of a lot of tutorial sites and of course I can't make a lick of sense with most of them...so I need personal tips from some good graphics makers like Makaveli, Gabriel, Grandy, Buzzsaw, etc.

Can I get some help?

[Gabriel]

dont blur brushing, thats a starter, lol.

[-Brad v1-]

Lol alright well that helps a bit...but I need more lol.

[Gabriel]

black brushing on white bg.
or
white brushing on a black bg.

color balance to apply color to the entire sig.

easy as that.

[-Brad v1-]

Alright, I'll try that, thank you Gabe .

[Gabriel]

Your welcome